COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M is down to a final step in its methodical march to the Southeastern Conference. The Aggies on Wednesday gave the Big 12 official notification that they’re withdrawing from the 10-member league. The SEC is expected to announce A&M’s entry as its 13th member in the coming days, putting the wraps […]
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COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M today received a written response from the Big 12 following the Aggies’ letter to the league on Thursday, the original correspondence outlining A&M’s plans to “explore our options” concerning league alignment. The Big 12’s response “outlines the withdrawal procedures according to the financial provisions of the Big 12 bylaws and […]
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COLLEGE STATION – For the first time since he arrived at Texas A&M, fourth-year coach Mike Sherman has a clear-cut, no-doubt-about-it starting quarterback in senior Ryan Tannehill. As of Monday, Sherman has a clear-cut backup to Tannehill, as well. Sherman named Jameill Showers as his No. 1 backup quarterback, over fellow freshmen Matt Joeckel and […]
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Texas A&M’s letter to the Big 12, courtesy of Texas A&M: Dear Commissioner Beebe: As you know, the Texas A&M Board of Regents has authorized me to take action relating to Texas A&M University’s (“Texas A&M”) conference alignment. While this letter is not a notice of Texas A&M’s withdrawal from the Big 12 Conference (the […]
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COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M has made its first official move outside of Aggieland in its plans to exit the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. The Aggies on Thursday afternoon sent the Big 12 office in Dallas a letter explaining the Aggies are “exploring options related to the institution’s athletic conference affiliation.” An A&M […]
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COLLEGE STATION – Christine Michael set a yardage goal last season, and fell 369 rushing yards short. It wasn’t his fault – he broke his leg in the season’s eighth game against Texas Tech, with 631 yards (including 5 yards per carry) under his belt. That’s why he said Tuesday he’s passing on any yardage […]
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COLLEGE STATION – Mike Sherman was in a great mood Thursday night, and it’s no wonder. The Aggies are down to eight practices of camp, and this is the best team he’s fielded in his fourth season at Texas A&M. Outside of a rash of minor injuries, Sherman has plenty to smile about through 13 […]
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COLLEGE STATION – The Aggies are much more accustomed to coordinator Tim DeRuyter’s 3-4 defense in his second season, meaning the coaches can mix it up a bit more in terms of positions. Take outside linebacker, where last year the fellows mostly stayed put at the “sam” and “joker” positions (that helps when you have […]
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COLLEGE STATION – Believe it or not, there’s football going on ’round Kyle Field and thereabouts. The Aggies scrimmaged for the first time this season on Monday, and quarterback Ryan Tannehill liked the results. “It was the first time to compete at full speed, tackle, everything like that,” Tannehill said. “It was a great start […]
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